Ordered:
Thai Iced Tea (~$5)…read moreEdamame (~$6)
Seaweed Salad (~$6)
Kani Salad (~$6)
6pc Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$10)
10pc Salmon Sashimi (~$17)
Party Box (~$90): 10pc Sushi (yellowtail, tuna, red snapper, shrimp, salmon), 10pc Sashimi (salmon, yellowtail, tuna), 4 Specialty Rolls (Dreamin, Phoenix, Stardust, Blissful)
- Dreamin Roll: inside spicy salmon & avocado; topped with salmon & ikura
- Phoenix Roll: inside spicy tuna & avocado; topped with tuna, jalapeño, sriracha
- Stardust Roll: inside tuna, salmon, cucumber; topped with spicy scallop, spicy mayo
- Blissful Roll: inside spicy scallop, cucumber; topped with yellowtail & lemon
Aya's take:
It's been YEARS since I've had Akino but they're still my favorite AYCE sushi spot in NYC. This was my first time at their Flushing location and this time, we ordered a la carte. You order on the iPad which has its pros & cons but overall was pretty simple. Their appetizers are well-priced and good portions at ~$6 each for the Edamame, Seaweed Salad, and Kani Salad. Their Seaweed Salad is delicious and is a must for me with sushi. The Kani Salad was also great but I'll probably try the spicy one next time for more flavor. The Yellowtail Jalapeño was fresh, bright, and slightly spicy. We got the Party Box which was perfect for sharing. Everything was beautifully presented, tremendously fresh, and full of flavor. My only complaint was that it wasn't served all together which I would've preferred and would've been a nicer presentation. The reason Akino is my favorite is their rice portion & fish quality! They don't try to overstuff you with carbs, their rolling technique is expert, and the fish is unbeatably fresh and good quality. All the rolls we got were delicious; I honestly can't pick a favorite and would get all 4 again. Amazing dinner!